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Love writing, but sometimes not sure where to start? Check out these top tips for creative writing from Chicago tutor Galen B. to kickstart your imagination!
Creative writing is a valuable means of self-expression, but it can be a challenging process. There are difficulties every step of the wayfrom confronting a blank page to battling writers block to finding the right way to end a piece. Whatever youre writing, the most important thing is to not lose confidence. These 10 tips for cre …
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Top 10 Tips for Creative Writing

Love writing, but sometimes not sure where to start? Check out these top tips for creative writing from Chicago tutor Galen B. to kickstart your imagination!
Creative writing is a valuable means of self-expression, but it can be a challenging process. There are difficulties every step of the wayfrom confronting a blank page to battling writers block to finding the right way to end a piece. Whatever youre writing, the most important thing is to not lose confidence. These 10 tips for cre

How to Avoid (and Check for) Plagiarism

With so many resources available today, the temptation to plagiarize can be strong for students. So how can you check your work to make sure you're not walking the line? Here are some tips from Fallbrook, CA tutor Sarah B.:
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Copying and using the writing of others as ones own  called plagiarism  used to be difficult, before modern computers. Today, digital text makes it easy. Copy and paste. Bingo. Perfect writing.
Why not plagiarize instead of crafting original prose? Beca

10 Study Habits That Actually Make a Difference

The middle and high school years are the best time for you to form study habits that will guide you through a great academic career! Your parents and teachers might be able to encourage and push you further, but staying on top of things ultimately falls on you. If you start practicing effective study habits now, you will discover later that it was well worth the effort. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Set up a schedule. One of the most effective study habits is to make sure you do yo

How Important are Public Speaking Skills for Kids?

Curious about the benefits of signing your child up for public speaking lessons? Learn all about them in this guest post by Perth Amboy, NJ teacher Jeff S...
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As the fun times of summer segue into the stark reality of a new school year, the academic season brings with it a new set of challenges, responsibilities, and skills for every student to respond to. Compelling, confident public speaking is a crucial skill that is often overlooked and under-developed in a child's formative

Are Genetics the Key to Language Learning?

Genetics can determine your physical appearance, your health outlook, and even some of your personality traits.
And now, new research is confirming that your ability to learn a second language may also be predetermined.
The newest study, from the University of Washington, followed Chinese international students taking a 3-week English immersion course. The researchers took brain scans throughout the course, and saw some interesting changes:
The brain scans suggest that within a day of